NZ Government stories - Page 4
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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edutech
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cleantech
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microsoft
Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Blockchain could inject growth into the NZ economy
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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nz government
Blockchain technology has the potential to inject growth into New Zealand's economy, according to BlockchainNZ's executive director.
New Zealand Govt announces cloud framework agreement with SAP
Mon, 20th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The New Zealand Government has entered a Cloud Framework Agreement with SAP, enabling streamlined cloud services for all agencies under standardised terms.
Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Fri, 17th May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.
Microsoft offers Government free digital skills training
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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it training
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microsoft
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government
Upwards of 60 workshops will be offered, aimed at giving staff a vital grounding in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and other skills.
Privacy Bill may limit breach fines to $10,000
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new Privacy Bill welcomed by Commissioner John Edwards will cap breach fines at NZD $10,000, abstaining from heftier penalties up to NZD $1 million.
NZ SMBs a cut above most, but don’t take up government support
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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digital transformation
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cisco
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nz government
No matter where in Asia Pacific you look, almost all SMBs are barely scratching the surface of digital maturity.
Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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tax
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nz government
New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.
InternetNZ welcomes Govt's 99.8% broadband coverage plan
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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uc
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telco
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digital divide
InternetNZ applauds the government's plan to extend broadband coverage to 99.8% of New Zealand's population, promising significant rural and mobile expansion.
GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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surveillance
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ai security
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gcsb
The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.
Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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cloud services
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gcsb
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human rights
For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.
Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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nztech
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nz government
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identity
The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.
Huawei seeks urgent meeting with Govt about Spark 5G ban saga
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Huawei requests urgent meeting with New Zealand government to discuss the reasons behind its ban from working with Spark on 5G network upgrade.
Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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smb
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nz government
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small business council
New Zealand's Small Business Council establishes four key pillars to support the country's small businesses in the future.
NZ’s newest $23m supercomputer facility now open
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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government
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supercomputer
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.
Kiwis dream of electric vehicles - while we're buying gas guzzlers
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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cartech
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nz government
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evs
Despite the positive spin on electric vehicles, New Zealanders are still buying gas guzzlers, according to new data from the Ministry of Transport.
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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nz government
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r&d
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tourism
The government’s new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector’s ability to innovate, adapt and change.
LeoLabs space-tracking tech is coming to Central Otago
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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nz government
Central Otago is going to become home to one of the first radars in the Southern Hemisphere to track small satellites and space debris.
NZTech’s Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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tax
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nztech
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nz government
NZTech’s chief executive describes why he thinks the government’s research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.
NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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nztech
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cto
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nz government
NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.